Software Development Engineer 3

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

 

The Opportunity

Join our innovative engineering team as a Software Engineer III and play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions that impact our business and customers directly. This is your chance to work on sophisticated systems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that further Adobe’s presence as a market leader for digital experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop software solutions with a focus on quality, testability, and scalability.
• Contribute to architecture and design while factoring in business priorities.
• Proactively identify problems with requirements and suggest innovative solutions.
• Lead development reviews, offering perspectives based on knowledge and experience.
• Optimize and improve existing systems and designs for better performance and usability.
• Mentor junior engineers and actively share knowledge within and beyond your team.
• Develop and implement robust test strategies, ensuring code meets high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features aligned with business goals.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (equivalent education or work experience)
• 3+ years of programming experience with 2+ years of recent experience in JavaScript technologies (React, Node, Angular, TypeScript, E6, etc.)
• Strong expertise in software design, architecture, and common design patterns.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and ability to debug complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Familiarity with secure programming practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate relevant open-source technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful software solutions in cross-functional environments.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design approaches and solicit feedback.
• A growth mindset with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with: Java, Spring, Docker, Kubernetes, RDBMS NoSQL, Kafka, ElasticSearch, AWS, GCP.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. 

If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer. 

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $113,400 -- $206,300 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
 

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